TECHNICAL DATA SUG-04
SUREGRIP
®
UNIVERSAL WALLCOVERING ADHESIVE
Form: GDH-130
Rev.: 073113
1
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
SureGrip
®
Universal Wallcovering Adhesive
is a ready-to-use, multi-purpose adhesive for hanging any
type of pre-pasted, non-pasted and paste-the-wall
wallcovering. It can be applied to the back of any non-
woven, paper, or fabric-backed wallcovering or directly to
the wall for use with non-woven paste-the-wall
wallcoverings.
SureGrip
®
Universal Wallcovering Adhesive provides
excellent mildew protection making it suitable for use in
kitchens, bath and laundry rooms. SureGrip Universal
flows easily through pasting machines, has strong wet
tack and can be easily removed from fabric backed vinyl
wallcovering from primed or bare drywall without damage
to the surface. Universal Wallcovering Adhesive is not
recommended for hanging heavy vinyl wallcoverings
(over 21 oz.) or hard-to-stick coverings such as foil,
Mylar
®
or flexible wood surfaces (paneling).
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS .
• For pre-pasted, non-pasted, paste-the-wall wallcoverings
(non-woven, paper and fabric backed borders over vinyl,
and vinyl over vinyl applications
• Wallpaper is easy to hang and easy to remove
• Pink formula makes application easy to see
• Provides excellent adhesion
• Spreads and flows easily – Ideal for pasting machines
• Dries clear
• Non-staining, easy clean-up
.PRODUCTS .
SKU Container Size
02871 1.3-Gallon
.PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces must be clean, dry, sound and free of dust,
grease, wax, oil, old wallcovering adhesive, mold and
mildew and other residue. Inspect the surface for paint
bonding, loose wallcoverings, damaged wallboard or
plaster. Remove old or loose wallcovering and residual
wallcovering adhesive with DIF
®
Wallpaper Stripper.
Repair unsound surfaces. Seal loose paint or damaged
drywall and cured skim coats with Gardz
®
High
Performance Sealer as needed.
PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
Prime all surfaces (including oil-based paints, oil-based
primers or oil-based stain-kill coatings) with ShieldZ
®
Universal, ShieldZ
®
Universal Plus or ShieldZ Vapor
Permeable Mold & Mildew-Proof Commercial Wallcovering
Primer.
Mold & Mildew
Eliminate pre-existing mold and mildew by washing the
affected area with a solution of ¾ cup of bleach to 1 gallon
of water. Wear protection to prevent skin and eye contact.
Quickly wash off any solution that comes in contact with
your skin. Do not add ammonia or other cleaning agents to
the bleach solution. Rinse surface with clean water. Allow
surface to dry thoroughly before applying wallcovering.
Drywall
Wipe down with a damp cloth to remove residual joint
compound dust prior to priming.
Plaster
New plaster must age at least 90 days before hanging
wallcovering. Prime prior to installation.
Glossy Surfaces
Glossy paint, paneling, metal, glass, plastic, etc. should be
primed with ShieldZ Universal Plus prior to wallcovering
installation. Metal surfaces should be primed with rust
inhibiting Bulls Eye
®
1-2-3 Primer.
Textile/Delicate/Polyolefin/Polyester Backed
Wallcoverings
Take special care to keep the adhesive off the face of
textile or delicate wallcovering. Some wallcovering can be
stained by water alone. Test for stain resistance prior to
installation and hang according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
Wallcovering Removal
Wait 30 days or longer for wallcovering adhesive to fully
cure before removing vinyl wallcovering.
TECHNICAL DATA
SUREGRIP
®
UNIVERSAL WALLCOVERING ADHESIVE
Form: GDH-130
Rev.: 073113
2
.PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
APPLICATION
Use only when temperature is between 50-100°F (10-
38°C) and the relative humidity is less than 85%. Adhesive
is ready to use. DO NOT DILUTE. Apply an even coat
using a roller, brush or pasting machine to the back of the
wallcovering. For non-woven backed wallcoverings,
adhesive can also be applied directly to the wall. (Paste an
area approximately the length and width of two
wallcoverings strips). Make sure sufficient adhesive is on
edges. Note: PINK color shows exactly where adhesive
has been applied which helps eliminates missed spots.
Color disappears completely when dry. Avoid contact with
the surface of embossed or delicate wallcovering. Book
and hang wallcovering according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
COVERAGE
One container of adhesive will hang up to 5 to 6 double
rolls or 300 square feet. Spread rate may differ with
various backings.
CLEAN-UP
Remove excess adhesive on or around the wallcovering
immediately with clean water. Additional effort may be
required if adhesive is allowed to contact the surface of
embossed or textured vinyl. Close container tightly after
each use.
TOOL CLEAN-UP
Clean tools with warm water.
STORAGE
Protect from freezing. Always keep the container tightly
closed and store in a cool dry place at temperatures
between 40-100°F (4-38°C).
. .
TECHNICAL DATA
SUREGRIP
®
UNIVERSAL WALLCOVERING ADHESIVE
Rust-Oleum Corporation Form: GDH-130
11 Hawthorn Parkway Phone: 877•385•8155 Rev.: 073113
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 www.rustoleum.com
An RPM Company
.PHYSICAL PROPERTIES .
SureGrip Universal Wallcovering Adhesive
Resin Type
Synthetic-based Adhesive
Solvents
Water
Appearance
Clear
Odor
Mild
Solids by Weight
6-8%
Volatile Organic Compounds
<10 g/l
(0.083 lbs./gal.)
Practical Coverage at Recommended
DFT (assumes 15% material loss)
300 sq.ft./1.3 gal.
Depending on porosity and application method
Dry Times at 70-80°F (21-27ºC) and
50% Relative Humidity
Drying time will vary depending on the wallcovering type, temperature, ventilation
and humidity in the room.
Shelf Life
1 year
Flammability
Non-flammable
Flash Point
>200ºF (93ºC)
Safety
For additional information, see MSDS
NOTE:
Calculated values may vary slightly from the actual manufactured material.
The technical data and suggestions for use contained herein are correct to the best of our knowledge, and offered in good faith. The
statements of this literature do not constitute a warranty, express, or implied, as to the performance of these products. As conditions and use
of our materials are beyond our control, we can guarantee these products only to conform to our standards of quality, and our liability, if any,
will be limited to replacement of defective materials. All technical information is subject to change without notice.
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